Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent (GSA PER DIEM, HOMETRIPS EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, TRAVEL REQUIRED)

The Construction Superintendent leads field operations for large industrial construction projects, ensuring all work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role manages subcontractors, project schedules, material procurement, and daily construction activities throughout the entire project lifecycle. The superintendent coordinates closely with project management teams, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

They oversee project safety programs, quality control processes, and the development of field personnel, driving project execution from startup through closeout while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead field operations for large-scale industrial construction projects from project startup through closeout.
• Ensure all construction activities are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality expectations.
• Manage and supervise subcontractors, including performance oversight, coordination, and adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and update project schedules, integrating subcontractor activities and critical path milestones.
• Oversee material procurement and delivery to ensure timely availability of equipment and supplies for daily construction operations.
• Coordinate daily construction activities across multiple trades to maintain efficient workflow and project momentum.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners to resolve field issues and design conflicts.
• Implement and enforce project safety programs, promoting a strong safety culture and leading by example on active jobsites.
• Monitor and manage quality control processes to ensure work meets design intent, specifications, and industry standards.
• Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and shop drawings to guide field execution.
• Support and mentor field personnel, fostering professional development and effective teamwork on the jobsite.
• Track and manage project budgets as they relate to field operations, including labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Utilize CPM scheduling tools, such as Microsoft Project, to plan, sequence, and monitor project activities.
• Conduct regular site walks and inspections to assess progress, safety compliance, and quality of work.
• Lead onsite coordination meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders to align on priorities and resolve issues.
• Identify potential risks or delays and proactively implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Maintain strong client relationships through professional communication, responsiveness, and delivery of successful project outcomes.
• Support project documentation requirements related to field activities, including reports, logs, and updates to project management.
• Travel to and work at project locations nationwide, providing hands-on leadership and decision-making on active industrial jobsites.

Essential

Skills:

• Minimum 10+ years of industrial construction experience serving as a Superintendent or Lead Superintendent.
• Proven experience leading construction of cold storage, manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, food processing, or other industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods across multiple trades in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, project schedules, budgets, and quality programs on complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and shop drawings…